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Viola sororia

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violet bed
violet flower
violet leaf

Leaf: heart-shaped, scalloped, medium green
Form:small stems, grow close to the ground, purple or white flowers with 5 petals in spring and
summer
Fruit:small fruit capsules
Bark:none
Location:wide range of areas such as temperate North America, north 40, south 80, beach valley trail
Economic/Ecological Importance:often seen as weeds, used in food,
medicine, and perfumes, not toxic, food for many insect
Interesting Fact: flowers and leaves are edible
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